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18-year-old named to start in Black Ferns’ opening World Cup game
The youngest member of the Black Ferns squad has been selected to start on the right wing in the opening game against Spain.

Isabelle Moore: the fashion for skinny bodies teaches kids they'll never be good enough
After training as an opera singer, Isabelle Moore now works as a 'curve', aka plus-size, model in London.

Ex-NBA star sentenced for shooting at two men in a car park
Prosecutors had recommended six-time NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp be sentenced to nine months in jail.

Fire crush Phoenix to stave off elimination
Welsh Fire cruise to a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix to keep their fading hopes of reaching The Hundred knockout stages alive.

Raducanu wants Wimbledon to try innovative mixed doubles
Emma Raducanu says she would like to see Wimbledon follow the US Open's lead in creating an innovative mixed doubles tennis event featuring the sport's superstars.

Two games, eight goals conceded - is Potter under pressure?
With West Ham conceding eight goals in just two games so far this season, the pressure appears to be on manager Graham Potter already.

Why India's Election Commission is facing a test of credibility
The polling monitor is facing heat over voter roll revision and allegations of vote theft, that it has denied.

Parking firm pays Ł10,240 after losing case, again
Excel Parking loses a court case against 22-year-old Hannah Robinson for a second time.

Are young women more left wing than men - and, if so, why?
A divide appears to be opening up between young women and young men in the way they vote and view the world.

The Papers: 'Stop starving Gaza's kids' and 'Starmer's political prisoner'
The Saturday edition of the Mirror features a photo of a three-year-old boy currently being treated for malnutrition.

'Two laptops, six plugs': The South Korean cafes grappling with students who don't leave
As Starbucks asks some to stop bringing printers into its branches to work, what's going on?

FBI searches home of Trump adviser-turned-critic John Bolton
Bolton served in Trump's first administration but has since become a fierce critic of the president.

Sports quiz: Who do the Black Ferns play in their World Cup opener?
Test your sporting knowledge with our weekly quiz on current sports events.

Taranaki v Waikato: Ranfurly Shield challenge
Follow live coverage as Taranaki put the Ranfurly Shield on the line against Waikato.

Ranfurly Shield rugby live updates: Taranaki v Waikato
Follow all the action from Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth.

Farmers respond to government's report into banking competition
While some findings confirm long-held concerns, others don't go far enough, say rural folk.

West Ham booed as Chelsea score five in convincing win
Joao Pedro gets a goal and an assist as Chelsea come from behind to comfortably beat West Ham 5-1 in the Premier League at London Stadium.

Former UUP MP Rev Martin Smyth dies aged 94
As well as representing Belfast South in parliament, he served as the Grand Master of the Orange Lodge at the height of the Troubles.

My ex stalked me, so I joined a 'dating safety' app. Then my address was leaked
Thousands of women who signed up had their data, including images, posts, and comments, leaked.

Trump's plan for DC homeless is giving San Francisco deja vu
San Francisco's crackdown on homelessness has transformed the city - but advocates say the root of the problem still remains.

White House announces chipmaker Intel to give US government 10% stake
President Trump earlier said the company's CEO agreed to the deal in a recent meeting at the White House.